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Spanish Culture and Society: The Essential Glossary

Spanish editor — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:29:10 +0000

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This glossary offers an introduction to Spanish culture and society, and a route-map to further study. Designed specifically with undergraduates in mind, it contains around 400 short and accessible explanations of the key words, events, figures and concepts in Spain since 1939. Covering politics, popular culture, private life, cultural institutions and significant events, the entries are fully cross-referenced and assume no prior knowledge, making this an essential … More >>

Spanish Culture and Society: The Essential Glossary

Exploring Spanish culture at Epiphany School

Spanish editor — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:34:20 +0000

Exploring Spanish culture at Epiphany School
SAYRE – Students in Epiphany School’s Spanish Club got a taste of another culture Thursday. The club met and shared a traditional Spanish meal, including plantains and yellow rice and flan, a traditional dessert in Spanish-speaking countries prepared by

Spanish Culture Project

Spanish editor — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:29:51 +0000

Spanish Language DVD: 1959 Cuban History Film – Adelante Cubanos – The Culture, People & Politics of Havana Cuba

Spanish editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:28:58 +0000

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This 1959 Spanish language film trumpets industrialization, capitalism, and consumerism to the people of pre-communist Cuba. Shot entirely in Cuba two years before the Bay of Pigs invasion, this film offers a valuable glimpse into the Cuba that was still almost entirely controlled by the United States and other foreign companies. These companies had a stake in selling capitalism to the people of Cuba, so that their factories could continue to grow and make a profit…. More >>

Spanish Language DVD: 1959 Cuban History Film – Adelante Cubanos – The Culture, People & Politics of Havana Cuba

Spanish culture?

Spanish editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:29:21 +0000

I need information on spanish culture for a School Project:
-What are hispanic family cultures?
-What are Hispanic Family culture?
What are hispanic family traditions?

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture

Spanish editor — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:29:55 +0000

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This book offers a comprehensive account of modern Spanish culture from its beginnings in the Revolution of 1868 to the present day. Specially-commissioned essays by leading experts analyze the historical and political background of modern Spain, the culture of major regions including Castile, Catalonia, and the Basque Country, and the country’s literature. There are studies of painting, sculpture, architecture, cinema, dance, music, and the modern media. A chronol… More >>

The Cambridge Companion to Modern Spanish Culture

Contemporary Spanish Culture: Television, Fashion, Art and Film

Spanish editor — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:30:50 +0000

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This accessible introduction to the exciting field of contemporary Spanish visual culture is the first of its kind. It combines cultural context with close readings of particular works.

Going beyond the field of cinema, in which Spain is an acknowledged leader, Smith examines new developments in television, where original and innovative series drama has recently blossomed. He also explores Spanish fashion, where ‘classi… More >>

Contemporary Spanish Culture: Television, Fashion, Art and Film

Danbury and Redding teens use Spanish culture to bond

Spanish editor — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:29:37 +0000

Danbury and Redding teens use Spanish culture to bond
DANBURY — Latino students at Danbury High School and Spanish students at Joel Barlow High School in Redding have connected in a program that’s helped dispel myths about the two schools.

Spanish Minister of Culture Opens El Greco Exhibition at the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels

Spanish editor — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:29:53 +0000

Spanish Minister of Culture Opens El Greco Exhibition at the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels
Spanish Minister of Culture Ángeles González-Sinde (2r), together with members of SEACEX tour the exhibition at the Center for Fine Arts in Brussels. EFE/Horst Wagner.

Learn Spanish – Spanish Body Parts Vocabulary

Spanish editor — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:34:01 +0000

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Beautiful images clearly show Spanish vocabulary divided into units by topic.
Each word is introduced in English and Spanish. It’s a great way to study new vocabulary words that will build up your proficiency in Spanish and lead you on your way to mastering this beautiful language!

In this Spanish lesson you’ll learn the Spanish vocabulary for the body parts: head, eye, nose, ear, mouth, hand, arm, leg, foot, and stomach.
You’ll be able to tell the doctor in Spanish just where it hurts next time you’re in a Spanish speaking hospital.

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